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How Can Vasomotor Rhinitis In An Elderly Woman Be Treated?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Question: Have you ever heard of chronic rhinitis in elderly women not caused by infection or allergy, just idiopathic?
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
She might be suffering from Vasomotor Rhinitis

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Looking at the information provided by you, the patient might probably be suffering from Vasomotor Rhinitis (Nonallergic rhinopathy).

Causes:
Nonallergic rhinopathy is not caused by an infection or allergy. The exact cause is unknown.
Symptoms are triggered by something that irritates the nose, such as:
A dry atmosphere, Air pollution, Alcohol, Certain medicines, Spicy foods, Strong emotions, Strong odors, such as perfumes, etc.

Symptoms include:
Runny nose, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Sneezing, Watery nasal drainage.

Treatment:
The main treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms.

Medications helpful in case of Vasomotor Rhinitis include:
Saline nasal spray
Nasal decongestants such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as fluticasone or Mometasone
Antihistamine nasal sprays such as azelastine,
Anticholinergic nasal sprays such as ipratropium.

Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) Nasal Spray is an anticholinergic agent indicated for the symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea (runny nose)

Hope this answers your question.

Regards,
Dr. Riddhi Shah, ENT Specialist
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How Can Vasomotor Rhinitis In An Elderly Woman Be Treated?

Brief Answer: She might be suffering from Vasomotor Rhinitis Detailed Answer: Hi, Looking at the information provided by you, the patient might probably be suffering from Vasomotor Rhinitis (Nonallergic rhinopathy). Causes: Nonallergic rhinopathy is not caused by an infection or allergy. The exact cause is unknown. Symptoms are triggered by something that irritates the nose, such as: A dry atmosphere, Air pollution, Alcohol, Certain medicines, Spicy foods, Strong emotions, Strong odors, such as perfumes, etc. Symptoms include: Runny nose, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Sneezing, Watery nasal drainage. Treatment: The main treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms. Medications helpful in case of Vasomotor Rhinitis include: Saline nasal spray Nasal decongestants such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as fluticasone or Mometasone Antihistamine nasal sprays such as azelastine, Anticholinergic nasal sprays such as ipratropium. Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) Nasal Spray is an anticholinergic agent indicated for the symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea (runny nose) Hope this answers your question. Regards, Dr. Riddhi Shah, ENT Specialist